Gaza War: UN Reports At Least 47 Women and Girls Killed Daily
UN Women reveals alarming death toll among women and girls in Gaza.
Top Summary
- What happened: A U.N. Women report indicates that an average of at least 47 women and girls were killed daily in Gaza.
- Why it matters: The death rate of women and girls is disproportionately higher compared to previous Gaza conflicts.
- What changes: The extensive damage to infrastructure hinders access to basic needs like healthcare for women and girls.
- Who is affected: Primarily women and girls in Gaza, with around one million displaced. Also affects children and those reliant on healthcare services.
Grim Toll: Women and Girls in Gaza
U.N. Women revealed that an average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza. This alarming figure highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on vulnerable populations.
The report, published on Friday, stated that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed between October 2023 and December 2025. This represents a significantly higher proportion of deaths compared to previous conflicts in the region.
"Women and girls accounted for a proportion of deaths far higher than those observed in previous conflicts in Gaza," Sofia Calltorp, the agency's humanitarian action head, told reporters in Geneva.
Ceasefire Concerns and Continued Violence
U.N. Women expressed concern that the killing of women and girls has continued even after the October ceasefire. However, the exact number of deaths remains unknown due to a lack of gender-aggregated data.
Since the ceasefire, more than 750 Palestinians have been killed, according to local medics, while militants have killed four Israeli soldiers. Both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of ceasefire violations.
Israel claims its actions are aimed at thwarting attacks by Hamas and other militant factions. U.N. children's agency UNICEF reported that children continued to be killed and injured at an alarming rate in Gaza, with at least 214 reported dead in the last six months.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Around one million women and girls are displaced in Gaza, according to U.N. Women. The extensive damage to infrastructure has severely limited access to essential services.
"Extensive damage to infrastructure has made it almost impossible for women and girls in Gaza to access their basic needs like healthcare," said Calltorp.
World Health Organization figures show more than 500,000 women lack access to essential services, including antenatal and postnatal care and management of sexually transmitted infections.
What to Watch Next
Future reports from U.N. Women and other agencies are expected to shed more light on the long-term impact of the conflict on women and children in Gaza. Monitoring the implementation and adherence to ceasefire agreements will be critical in assessing the ongoing safety and well-being of the civilian population.